Charlie McButton likes computer games so much, he never plays with anything else. When a thunderstorm knocks out the electricity, his tech empire comes tumbling down, and his whole world loses power. Charlie needs batteries—FAST! But the only triple- A's he can find are in his little sister's talking doll. Will he resort to desperate measures and cause his sister to have a meltdown of her own? Or will he snap out of his computer craze long enough to realize his sister might be fun, even if she doesn't come with batteries? Collins and Lester team up for a hilarious and timely tale that will crack up young computer addicts and those who love them!
Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins is an American author best known for her globally acclaimed The Hunger Games trilogy, a dystopian series that has sold over 100 million copies worldwide and inspired blockbuster film adaptations. Born on August 10, 1962, in Hartford, Connecticut, Collins began her career in children's television before turning to writing. Her works, including The Underland Chronicles series, are celebrated for their gripping narratives, complex characters, and exploration of themes like survival, sacrifice, and societal inequality. Collins remains a prominent voice in modern young adult literature.
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